National
PM sets major goals for banking sector in digital transformation
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has set three major digital transformation targets for the banking sector, including creating the most favourable conditions for people, businesses and agencies to access banking services.
Government prioritizes planning in Southeast region
Over VND174 trillion needed for investment in interchanges, connecting roads
Rural areas warned about shift of environmental pollution there
Prime Minister receives visiting French Minister of Armed Forces
International
Paris court to issue ruling on AO lawsuit this August
Ruling on the lawsuit filed by Vietnamese-French Tran To Nga against 14 US chemical corporations that supplied Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin for the US army during the war in Vietnam is scheduled to be issued on August 22.
Vietnam’s human rights record hailed at UN review
Lao media continue highlighting 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory
Vietnam, Australia strengthen fight against customs violations
Vietnam, Brazil enjoy strong trust, substantive cooperation: Diplomat
Business
Central bank successfully auctions 3,400 taels of gold bars
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) announced the result of its gold auction on May 8, with three winning bidders securing 34 lots.
US puts brakes on investigation into steel rolls imported from Vietnam
HCMC inspects authorized foreign exchange agents
Pepper exports decrease in volume, increase in value
Stocks rise for sixth straight session despite foreign selling
Education
Building more schools to meet learning needs of students
The project to build 4,500 classrooms to celebrate the important national holidays is a comprehensive push for the construction of educational establishments, meeting the learning needs of students in Ho Chi Minh City.
Facility shortage results in enrolment pressure in public schools
Vietnamese students bring medals home
Event connects Vietnamese students with Korean businesses
Universities give more scholarships to support students
Sports
Vietnamese table tennis players to hunt Olympic slots
Four best table tennis players of Vietnam will seek their Olympic slots at the Southeast Asia Regional Qualification from May 8-10 in Bangkok, Thailand.
